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Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage archiveAll the hits from the film's soundtrack, which includes Do You Love Me?, She's Like The Wind and Time Of My Life, are featured in the stage show along with some new numbers. The story has been re-written for the stage, but includes all of the movies memorable moments and some added scenes as well. The Houseman's take their vacation at a popular holiday camp, where youngest daughter 'Baby' meets dance teacher from the wrong side of the tracks, Johnny. There begins a classic love story through which we see that love can conquer all barriers and we learn that 'nobody puts Baby in the corner'! Running time 2hrs 30mins. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage website.

Cast/Performers

Johnny Wright (Johnny Castle), Hannah Vassallo (Frances 'Baby' Houseman), William Tapley (Dr Jake Houseman), Marianne Benedict (Vivian Pressman / Understudy: Marjorie), Jessica Brooks (Lisa Houseman), Nadia Coote (Penny Johnson), Antony Edridge (Moe Pressman / Understudy: Jake), David Erik (Alternate Johnny), Ray Quinn (Billy Kostecki), David Firth (Max Kellerman), Richard Lloyd King (Tito Suarez), Maurice Lane (Mr Schumacher / Understudy: Max), James Leece (Robbie Gould / Understudy: Johnny), Carol Starks (Marjorie Houseman), Dylan Trowbridge (Neil Kellerman), Russell Walker (Stan / Understudy: Mr Schumacher / Jake), Joyce Springer (Mrs Schumacher), Charlie Bruce (understudy - Frances 'Baby' Houseman)

Creatives/Company

Author: Eleanor Bergstein
Producer(s): Jacobsen Entertainment, Karl Sydow (in association with Lion Gate Films and Magic Hour Production)
Adapted by: Eleanor Bergstein
Director: James Powell
Music: Conrad Helfrich (musical supervision)
Choreographer: Kate Champion
Design: Stephen Brimson-Lewis
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Sound: Bobby Aitken
Costume: Jennifer Irwin

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T1035179728. Details of all Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S612547340

Archive Listings

29 Sep 06
  to
9 Jul 11
Aldwych Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 09Dec06: Why doesn't Kym Valentine play Baby in London, When I found out she was in the show, I really wanted to see it -but then when it came over here, she's not in it? I'll probably still see it, but it is a great disappoinment she is not in it.

User Review: 29Nov06: hello dirty dancing baby johnny love sammy hepple
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User Review: 29Nov06: hello dirty dancing baby johnny love sammy hepple
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User Review: 24Oct06: Watched this at the aldwych last week. Wellll, very odd. Wooden delivery, strange adaptation, but excellent dancing and singing. Woudnt go again though, and if forced, would choose a bigger more comfortable theatre.
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User Review: 19Oct06: oh it was marvellous shut up u moaners xx remember nobody puts baby in the corner :]
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User Review: 19Oct06: gayyyyyyyyy
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User Review: 19Oct06: l2mrr0pnrnm7f wqbq4lb5xydu vnlyt17br
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User Review: 09Oct06: My Mum and I saw the show on Friday and loved it! I don't understand the people below who hated it. It is true to the movie but with the added tongue in cheek humour that is a trademark of musical theatre! The core characters and supporting cast were enthusiastic and responsive to the audience. I'm sure their performances will continue to improve as the run progresses to match the enthusiasm and talent they already bring. The use of screens to change the scenery was innovative and really added to the production! Would definitely go again-certainly did not dissapoint!
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User Review: 08Oct06: i can't understand the bad reviews either, i thought it was fantastic, great cast, esspecially baby, well adapted to the stage, ignore the wannabe critics and go and see it for yourself, you'll love it!!
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User Review: 08Oct06: The reviewer that left at hafl time missed the best half, their loss. Aprt from a few sound problems, we thought the show was excellent and remarkable true to the original, given the confines of a theatre stage. It is a shame the producers have crammed more seats into the theatre because I have never spent so long in close contact with a total stranger and came out of the theatre with a stiff neck, back and legs. Given the ticket prices, I would expect a better level of comfort. I will get better seats next time even though I will have to pay a lot more. I don't want to be eye level with the ceiling again!
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User Review: 06Oct06: This show was fantastic!!!! What were the other reviewers watching??!! Joseph and Georgina were amazing (check out the six pack!) It was just like watching the film. Am trying to find tickets to go and watch it again. Go and see it!!! You wil not be dissapointed.
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User Review: 02Oct06: Why is Kym Valentine not Baby in London? She was the Star of the Show in this production around Oz and NZ! How could she be left behind??
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User Review: 01Oct06: What a disappointment...and on my birthday too. Sound engineers should be sacked, couldn't hear a word over the 'background' music... cast should not give up their day jobs...script seems to have been cobbled together without much rehersing...audience gave up and enjoyed it as a pantomime!
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User Review: 01Oct06: What a disappointment...and on my birthday too. Sound engineers should be sacked, couldn't hear a word over the 'background' music... cast should not give up their day jobs...script seems to have been. cobbled together without much success..audience gave up and enjoyed it as a pantomime!
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User Review: 30Sep06: extremely poor adaptation of the film.The acting,dancing,script all very amateurish.I walked away during the interval.Do domething useful with your time....don't waste a precious evening with your loved ones on this eyesore!!!

User Reviews

USER (09Dec06): Why doesn't Kym Valentine play Baby in London, When I found out she was in the show, I really wanted to see it -but then when it came over here, she's not in it? I'll probably still see it, but it is a great disappoinment she is not in it.
USER (29Nov06): hello dirty dancing baby johnny love sammy hepple
USER (29Nov06): hello dirty dancing baby johnny love sammy hepple
USER (24Oct06): Watched this at the aldwych last week. Wellll, very odd. Wooden delivery, strange adaptation, but excellent dancing and singing. Woudnt go again though, and if forced, would choose a bigger more comfortable theatre.
USER (19Oct06): gayyyyyyyyy
USER (19Oct06): oh it was marvellous shut up u moaners xx remember nobody puts baby in the corner :]
USER (19Oct06): l2mrr0pnrnm7f wqbq4lb5xydu vnlyt17br
USER (09Oct06): My Mum and I saw the show on Friday and loved it! I don't understand the people below who hated it. It is true to the movie but with the added tongue in cheek humour that is a trademark of musical theatre! The core characters and supporting cast were enthusiastic and responsive to the audience. I'm sure their performances will continue to improve as the run progresses to match the enthusiasm and talent they already bring. The use of screens to change the scenery was innovative and really added to the production! Would definitely go again-certainly did not dissapoint!
USER (08Oct06): The reviewer that left at hafl time missed the best half, their loss. Aprt from a few sound problems, we thought the show was excellent and remarkable true to the original, given the confines of a theatre stage. It is a shame the producers have crammed more seats into the theatre because I have never spent so long in close contact with a total stranger and came out of the theatre with a stiff neck, back and legs. Given the ticket prices, I would expect a better level of comfort. I will get better seats next time even though I will have to pay a lot more. I don't want to be eye level with the ceiling again!
USER (08Oct06): i can't understand the bad reviews either, i thought it was fantastic, great cast, esspecially baby, well adapted to the stage, ignore the wannabe critics and go and see it for yourself, you'll love it!!
USER (06Oct06): This show was fantastic!!!! What were the other reviewers watching??!! Joseph and Georgina were amazing (check out the six pack!) It was just like watching the film. Am trying to find tickets to go and watch it again. Go and see it!!! You wil not be dissapointed.
USER (02Oct06): Why is Kym Valentine not Baby in London? She was the Star of the Show in this production around Oz and NZ! How could she be left behind??
USER (01Oct06): What a disappointment...and on my birthday too. Sound engineers should be sacked, couldn't hear a word over the 'background' music... cast should not give up their day jobs...script seems to have been. cobbled together without much success..audience gave up and enjoyed it as a pantomime!
USER (01Oct06): What a disappointment...and on my birthday too. Sound engineers should be sacked, couldn't hear a word over the 'background' music... cast should not give up their day jobs...script seems to have been cobbled together without much rehersing...audience gave up and enjoyed it as a pantomime!
USER (30Sep06): extremely poor adaptation of the film.The acting,dancing,script all very amateurish.I walked away during the interval.Do domething useful with your time....don't waste a precious evening with your loved ones on this eyesore!!!
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